National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Country/Territory Tonga Document type Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Governance Sustainable development Financing Protection of habitats Protected area Monitoring Local government Research Data collection/reporting Education EIA Coastal zone management Waste disposal Hazardous substances Public participation Cultural heritage Sustainable use Ecosystem preservation Agro-forestry Extension Afforestation/reforestation Inventory Fuelwood National parks Forest species Access and benefit-sharing Forest management/forest conservation Prescription/adverse possession Land-use planning Marine area Marine protected areas Maritime zone Endangered species Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract Tonga’s biological diversity and natural resources are protected, conserved and enriched and are appreciated and enjoyed by her present and future generations and the rest of the world. The Guiding Principles are: Tonga has full sovereign rights over her biological diversity and natural resources. 2) The Government of Tonga takes the leading role to ensure the protection, conservation and sustainable management of its biodiversity, through effective governance and leadership and in full consultation with all stakeholders. Full text English